Ballon Collection

Marilyn Monroe Football Kick, 1957
American actress Marilyn Monroe kicks a football during the match Israels Hapoel club against the All-Stars US team at the Ebbets Field stadium of Brooklyn, 16 May 1957, in New-York

Hot air balloon flying over spectacular Cappadocia

Ballon-Poste 1871
A Ballon-Poste loaded with mail leaves the place Saint- Pierre, Montmartre Date: January 1871

A passenger shows the Victory sign
Erhard Batzdorf

I'm about to take off
Erhard Batzdorf

The "Minerve", fantasy airship by Etienne-Gaspard Robert aka Etienne Robertson, 1803, engraving
1730437 The "Minerve", fantasy airship by Etienne-Gaspard Robert aka Etienne Robertson, 1803, engraving; (add.info.: The "Minerve")

Boom!
hardibudi

Portrait of the ballet dancer Claude Ballon (1671-1744), um 1700. Creator: Bonnart, Henri (1642-1711)
Portrait of the ballet dancer Claude Ballon (1671-1744), um 1700. Private Collection

Portrait of the ballet dancer Claude Ballon (1671-1744), um 1700. Creator: Bonnart, Henri (1642-1711)
Portrait of the ballet dancer Claude Ballon (1671-1744), um 1700. Private Collection

The eternal struggle between innocence. And realism.
Amer Jassim

Lost Balloon
Eric Mattheyses

Pretty Bubblegum
Dikhotomy

Pearl's Love
Dikhotomy

Glitter Queen
Dikhotomy

Kawaii Bunny
Xuan Thai

Anatomy of a Bicycle Page
Wyatt 9

18x24 Anatomy
Wyatt 9

First montgolfier trip by Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, 1793, 19th century (engraving)
2757990 First montgolfier trip by Pilatre de Rozier and the Marquis d'Arlandes, 1793, 19th century (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport)

Balloons at sunrise, Goreme, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey

Cappadocia balloons at sunrise, Goreme, Anatolia, Turkey

Hot air balloons, Goreme, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey

Hot air balloon, Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia balloons, Goreme, Anatolia, Turkey

Hot air balloon, Goreme, Cappadocia, Anatolia, Turkey

Cappadocia - hot air balloons, Goreme, Anatolia, Turkey

View of massive cherry blossoming in Tokyo, Japan as background. Photoed at Chidorigafuchi, Tokyo, Japan

Hot air balloon flying on the sky, Cappadocia, Turkey

Hot air balloons at sunrise, Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

Hot air balloons, Goreme, Cappadocia, Turkey

Cappadocia - balloon flying on the sky, Turkey

Bubble gum
Gigi Rosado

WW2 - Barrage Ballon Ground Crew
A photograph of a British WW2 barrage ballon with it's ground crew. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - Filling A Barrage Ballon
A photograph of some British WW2 Royal Air Force ground crew filling a barrage balloon with gas. Date: circa 1940s

WW2 - R. A. F. Barrage Ballon Unit
A photograph of a British WW2 Royal Air Force barrage balloon unit going into action stations. Date: circa 1940s

ZENITH BALLOON ACCIDENT
Carrying away the dead bodies following the fatal crash of the balloon Zenith when the aeronauts on board fainted due to the ballon's high altitude Date: May 1, 1875

Ernest Petin
2757507 Ernest Petin. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. The french balloonist Errest Petin)

Jean Pierre Blanchard
2758004 Jean Pierre Blanchard.; (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. Jean Pierre Blanchard, who crosses the Chanel from Dover (England) to Guignes (France)

Portrait of Jacques Etienne Montgolfier (1745-1799) (engraving)
2757985 Portrait of Jacques Etienne Montgolfier (1745-1799) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics)

Jacques Charles
2757993 Jacques Charles. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. The french inventor Jacques Charles)

Henri Giffard
2757508 Henri Giffard. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. French inventor Henri Giffard)

Francois Laurent d'Arlandes
2757991 Francois Laurent d'Arlandes.; (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. Francois Laurent d̥Arlandes)

Joseph Michel Montgolfier
2757987 Joseph Michel Montgolfier. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics)

Henry Tracey Coxwell
2757513 Henry Tracey Coxwell. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. English aeronaut Henry Tracey Coxwell)

Le photographe Nadar. The photograph Nadar
2757502 Le photographe Nadar. The photograph Nadar. by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Art. Coll. Part. Art. Photography. The french photographer Nadar)

Jean Francois Pilatre de Rozier
2757477 Jean Francois Pilatre de Rozier.; (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics. Jean Francois Pilatre de Rozier, pionneer in aeronautics)

Portrait of the doctor John Jeffries (1745-1819) (engraving)
2758003 Portrait of the doctor John Jeffries (1745-1819) (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Transport. Coll. Part. Transport. Aeronautics)

Caricature of Gaspard-Felix Tournachon, aka Nadar (1820-1910) 1862 (engraving)
1730124 Caricature of Gaspard-Felix Tournachon, aka Nadar (1820-1910) 1862 (engraving) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); (add.info)

Gonflement d un Ballon en Campagne (coloured photo)
3623543 Gonflement d un Ballon en Campagne (coloured photo) by French Photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gonflement d un Ballon en Campagne)

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From Marilyn Monroe's iconic football kick to the breathtaking sight of a hot air balloon soaring over Cappadocia, balloons have captivated our imagination throughout history. In 1871, the Ballon-Poste took flight, revolutionizing communication and connecting distant lands. And who can resist the adorable charm of a Kawaii Bunny floating gracefully in the sky? But balloons aren't just for leisurely flights or cute characters; they played a crucial role during World War II. The brave Barrage Balloon Ground Crews worked tirelessly to deploy these giant obstacles, deterring enemy aircraft and protecting their homeland. Witnessing them fill up these colossal barriers with determination reminds us of their unwavering commitment. However, not all balloon experiences were without mishaps. The Zenith Balloon Accident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in this exhilarating adventure. Yet despite such incidents, individuals like Ernest Petin and Jean Pierre Blanchard fearlessly pushed boundaries and paved the way for modern ballooning. And let's not forget about bubble gum. Who hasn't blown bubbles that resemble miniature balloons? It's incredible how something so simple can bring joy to both young and old alike. Whether it be an Alula Experience offering unforgettable aerial views or historical moments like R. A. F. 's Barrage Balloon Unit defending their skies – balloons continue to enchant us with their beauty and versatility. So next time you spot one gracefully floating above you, take a moment to appreciate its rich history and whimsical allure.